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Harness Ornament with Stag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold harness ornament in the shape of a stag. The ornament is irregularly shaped and features a raised stag on the bottom and a raised bird on top. The gold is thick and rough. The background of the image is a solid light purple color.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium:
Gold-plated iron
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
343 × 625 px
Museum record:
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